Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus
9 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA II, departing Piraeus and calling at At Sea, Istanbul, Ermoupoli, Syra, Kotor, Split and Koper and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- EXPLORA II
- Cruise line
- Explora Journeys
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Mediterranean
- Departs
- Piraeus
- Returns
- Fusina
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Piraeus
Depart 20:00
The ancient harbour of Athens and Greece's principal cruise port. Ferries fan out to the Aegean islands from its quays, while the Acropolis, the Plaka district and the National Archaeological Museum sit a short metro ride inland.
- Gateway to Athens
- Acropolis
- Aegean ferries
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Istanbul
Arrive 08:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day4
Istanbul
Depart 02:00
The city straddling Europe and Asia along the Bosphorus, once Byzantium and then Constantinople. Ships dock near the historic peninsula, within reach of the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the covered Grand Bazaar's labyrinth of stalls.
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Grand Bazaar
- Day5
Ermoupoli, Syra
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of the Cyclades, on the island of Syros in the Aegean Sea. Unlike its whitewashed neighbours, it is a grand 19th-century port town of neoclassical mansions, a marble main square and a tiered hillside of Catholic and Orthodox quarters.
- Miaouli Square
- Apollon Theatre
- Ano Syros
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Kotor
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
A walled medieval town at the head of the Bay of Kotor, a fjord-like inlet of the Adriatic ringed by steep mountains. Ships anchor below the old town, whose stone lanes and ramparts climb toward the fortress of San Giovanni.
- Bay of Kotor
- Old town walls
- San Giovanni fortress
- Day8
Split
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
A Croatian port on the Dalmatian coast, built quite literally inside the walls of a Roman emperor's retirement palace. Diocletian's Palace still forms the living old town, its cellars and courtyards woven through with cafes, shops and the cathedral.
- Diocletian's Palace
- Riva promenade
- Marjan Hill
- Day9
Koper
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Slovenia's main port, a compact medieval town on the Adriatic with strong Venetian roots. Its Tito Square and bell tower recall centuries under Venice, and it sits within easy reach of Ljubljana, the Postojna caves and the Istrian coast.
- Tito Square
- Venetian old town
- Postojna Cave
- Day10
Fusina
Arrive 08:00
A mainland port on the Venetian Lagoon in northeast Italy, used as the cruise gateway to Venice. A short water crossing reaches St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal and the maze of bridges that make up the historic island city.
- Gateway to Venice
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
Upcoming departures
- 18 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Piraeus FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Piraeus, At Sea, Istanbul, Ermoupoli, Syra, Kotor, Split, Koper and Fusina.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Piraeus and ends in Fusina.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard EXPLORA II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 18 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.